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- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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The U.S. Constitution requires that the President be born in the United States. The 42 Presidents were born in 20 of the 50 states (or in colonies that later became states). This lesson uses maps to process and report information from a spatial perspecti Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students discover some little known quirky, funny, and fascinating facts about some of America's most famous and most interesting presidents by playing a group matching game with facts and names. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students explore a website about Latinos in the U.S., and answer worksheet questions about information on the website. They create a puppet show, organize a press conference, or create a brochure regarding Latinos living in the U.S. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the nativist and racist movements in the history of the United States. In groups, they analyze the reactions of religious and ethnic groups to these movements and create a chart to compare the goals of each group. To end the lesson, they discuss these issues with pen pals they were given at the beginning of the lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students estimate and convert measurements using the U.S. Standard system. They read and discuss a chart for conversions, and with the teacher complete a variety of conversions involving length, time, capacity, and weight. Students then independently complete a worksheet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students research the links between Texas and U.S. history. They explore their ties to the Progressive Era and World War I. Students analyze one of the main themes of economics. They view why migration and the Mexican Revolution's impact in international politics overwhelmed all involved. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students use a list of states and their respective annexation dates to label a U.S. map. They then title the map, color it according to directions on the information sheet, and create both a map key and compass rose. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 9th
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Students study the historical figures depicted on the quarter and explore how symbols of U.S. patriotism were used in its various designs. They research symbols of Texas and choose one to draw in a design for a Texas quarter. in addition, they write a written explanation of the meaning of their chosen designs to accompany its display. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 9th
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Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. They research Texas symbols online and create a design for the obverse and reverse sides a Texas quarter in a choice of media. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students recognize the U.S. penny, nickel, dime, and quarter by design and denomination and study the historical figures depicted on the coins. They study simple Texas symbols and choose one to draw in a design for a Texas Quarter. Full Review »
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